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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.38, 12,134.51 and 3,410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.38, 12,134.51 and 3,410.53 is: 5,114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.38 : 12,134.51 = 3,410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.38/12,134.51 = 3,410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.38x = 12,134.51 × 3,410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.38x = 41,385,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385,063.00/8,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.71

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